2.4

M2.4 Earthquake 55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico — May 16, 2023

2023-05-16 22:47:53 UTC (2023-05-16) · approx. 3:47 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.4(ml)
Time22:47 UTC≈ 3:47 PM UTC-7
Depth6.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.673°, -104.338°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.67°, -104.34°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.4 ml
Depth
6.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.6733°N
-104.3376°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2023joka
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
89
Stations Used
34
Azimuthal Gap
67.0°
Min Station Distance
0.062°
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2023-07-24 01:16:30 UTC

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.4 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2023joka). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, May 16, 2023). M2.4 Earthquake 55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico — May 16, 2023. Retrieved July 24, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2023joka/